The Elements of Typographic Style
The Elements of Typographic Style is a book on typography and style by Canadian typographer, poet and translator Robert Bringhurst. Originally published in 1992 by Hartley & Marks Publishers, it was revised in 1996, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, and 2012. A history and guide to typography, it has been praised by Hermann Zapf, who said "I wish to see this book become the Typographers' Bible." Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones consider it "the finest book ever written about typography," according to the FAQ section of their type foundry's website. Because of its status as a respected and frequently cited resource, typographers and designers often refer to it simply as Bringhurst.
The title alludes to The [Elements of Style], the classic guide to writing by Strunk and White.
Editions
- First edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 1992, 254pp,
- Second edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 1996, 352pp,,
- Third edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 2005,,
- Fourth edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 2012,,